Practical Nursing Schools in Florida

In <nil>, 4,291 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in FL.

As a degree choice, Practical Nursing is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Florida

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	2,513
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	2,513
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	1,778

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Florida is as follows:

• Asian: 1.5%
• Black or African American: 37.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 29.2%
• White: 24.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
• Other Races: 6.2%

Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Florida

137,400 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Florida

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $26,840 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

Most Popular Practical Nursing Programs in FL

Practical Nursing Careers in FL

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title	FL Job Growth	FL Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	19%	$44,210
Nursing Assistants	17%	$26,020

Related Majors in Florida

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major	Annual Graduates in FL
Nursing	21,209

View all majors related to Practical Nursing

View Nationwide Practical Nursing Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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